Cremehel Farmhouse - Côtes-d'Armor - Sleeps 9

Perfect for family holidays, 5 beds, 4 baths, great location for exploring

Enjoy a family holiday in our 17th century stone farmhouse situated a stones throw from the Rigole d'Hilvern, a picturesque man made waterway with an all weather towpath. This safe haven for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers meanders through beautiful countryside for over 60 kilometers and is easy flat walking or cycling. Pine martens and red squirrels can sometimes be spotted in the valley and in the garden. The house enjoys a lovely valley setting and has a sunny courtyard with vines, roses, etc. There is a large safe, mature garden with children's swings and a covered patio area for eating out and for BBQs . Our sun trap heated pool, has roman steps and enjoys a really secluded walled corner of the garden with plenty of loungers. The old stables is now the games room and offers table tennis and darts. The farmhouse is very comfortably equipped and has three double beds, two with ensuite facilities, the third with adjacent shower room, a bright attic twin room with bathroom, and a single with basin. All showers are thermostatically controlled. A cot and highchair is available if required. The large salon is comfortably furnished and has a feature exposed stone wall, satellite tv with most British channels, dvd player and dvd's. The beamed, split level kitchen/diner is fitted with top quality appliances including Smeg double oven, bosch dishwasher and a traditional French style table with chairs and bench to seat 10. The owners live on site in their own private dwelling which has separate gardens and driveway so your privacy is assured, but they are very happy to help if needed with such things as restaurant bookings, advice on places to visit, local info etc. etc. The pool is maintained by them so you don't have to worry.The village of Merleac has a very good boulangerie and bar, boules and tennis court all within walking distance. The nearest restaurant and supermarket is 5 minutes by car. Also closeby is lake Bosmeleac which has pedaloes for hire, a restaurant and a creperie and live music in high season. The farmhouse is 45 mins from some of Brittany's loveliest north coast beaches such as Val Andre, and just 20 minutes from watersports on Lake Guerledan. It's also perfectly situated to explore Brittany's wonderful medieval market towns such as Moncontour, Dinan and Vannes. Alternatively, the beautiful sub tropical Ile de Brehat with it's spectacular flora is an hour away by car or can be reached by boat trip from Binic or St Quay.Nearby Mur de Bretagne has a Friday evening market and a Michelin star restaurant, whilst Loudeac has over 20 restaurants, a twice weekly market and live music in the streets on a Wednesday (high season). Something to please everyone.